ARIZONA ASH

Plant Name: Arizona Ash
Scientific Name: Fraxinus velutina — Arizona Ash, Velvet Ash, Fresno
Mature Height: 30–35 ft
Mature Spread: 20–40 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate to high; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week during hot, dry weather; once established, 15–25 gal per watering every 1–2 weeks during dry periods
Foliage: Green compound leaves with 3–9 leaflets; deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow (bright)
Flower Color: Inconspicuous greenish flowers
Bloom Time: Late winter to spring
Fruit: Flattened, winged seeds called samaras, produced in clusters
Hardiness Zones: 7–11 (0°F to 20°F)
Features: Fast-growing shade tree; rounded crown; native to Arizona; tolerates alkaline soils; provides substantial summer shade
Additional Facts: Arizona Ash naturally grows along streams and in moist canyons. It performs best with supplemental irrigation in dry landscapes, particularly during hot summers. Mature size varies with water availability and growing conditions.